Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad- Ready in 30 min or less!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option while ricotta is more budget-friendly.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while black olives are often less expensive.

Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt, and cook the orzo for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside to cool. Add olive oil to prevent sticking.

Transfer the cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl. Add the asparagus, chopped vegetables, and olives, then crumble the feta cheese over the pasta.

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold until the pasta and veggies are coated.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight before serving. The pasta is best within 2-3 days, but will last in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

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